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Dr. Laurence Mermelstein, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Laurence Mermelstein, MD
4.3 (52 Ratings)

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Dr. Laurence Mermelstein, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Commack, NY.
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Dr. Laurence Mermelstein, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 60
Commack, NY
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Laurence Mermelstein, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Commack, NY.

About

Dr. Mermelstein graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at Yale New Haven Hospital.Dr. Laurence Mermelstein, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Commack, NY and has 34 years experience. Dr. Mermelstein currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Huntington Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and St Charles Hospital. Dr. Mermelstein has experience treating conditions like Herniated Disc, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mermelstein received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 52 times. Dr. Mermelstein's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Mermelstein also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Mermelstein is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Piriformis Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neuroplasty
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Spine
Ataxia
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Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Herniated Disc
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chiari's Deformity
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH)
Dural Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hip Bursitis
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Kyphosis
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Pain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoporotic Spine Fractures
Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Pseudoarthrosis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Scheuermann's Disease
Schmorl's Nodes
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylarthropathy
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Whiplash
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Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Artificial Disc Replacement
Capsule Endoscopy
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Spinal Instrumentation Procedure
Complex Spine Surgery
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Instrumentation Procedures
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Trigger Point Injection
X Stop® Interspinous Process Decompression System
XLIF® (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) Procedure

Insurance Accepted

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  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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    Empire Hospital
    Connection Blue High Performance Network
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    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
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    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
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  • Flex Connecticut EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Long Island Spine Specialists
    763 Larkfield Rd Fl 2FL2, Commack, NY 11725
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 462-2225
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:30
  2. 2 Long Island Spine Specialists
    400 Montauk Hwy Ste 102, West Islip, NY 11795
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  3. 3 Long Island Spine Specialists
    887 Old Country Rd Ste D, Riverhead, NY 11901
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  4. 4 Huntington Hospital
    270 Park Ave, Huntington, NY 11743
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 351-2000
  5. 5 West Hempstead Office
    565 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mermelstein
4.3
Based on 52 Reviews
5 Stars (41)
4 Stars (2)
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1 Star (9)

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Nov 16, 2024
Friendly atmosphere with knowledgeable people. Things were explained in language that could be understood. Dr. Did not rush and listen s to what you have to say
— Nov 16, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California, Davis School of Medicine
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laurence Mermelstein, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mermelstein's profile.

Dr. Mermelstein frequently treats the following conditions: Herniated Disc, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laurence Mermelstein, MD is affiliated with Huntington Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and St Charles Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Laurence Mermelstein, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Huntington Hospital

    270 Park Ave, Huntington, NY

  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY

  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd, Port Jefferson, NY